Static Perimetry Approach May Be Better for Kids With Glaucoma
Test quality similar for the Humphrey static, Octopus combined approaches for glaucoma in kids over 10
For Hospitals, No Benefit for Early Adoption of Financial Incentives
Hospitals with early adoption do not have better process scores, lower mortality than late adopters
Higher Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Some Physicians
Increasing risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in procedural specialists
December 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for December 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Length of Surgery Predicts Bleeding After Vitrectomy
Prolonged surgery time predicts 12- to 52-week post-op bleeding risk in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Higher ω-3 Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Lower Glaucoma Risk
But higher levels of total polyunsaturated fatty acid intake associated with increased odds of glaucoma
Swelling, Infection Most Common Side Effects of Injectable Fillers
More serious adverse events include vascular compromise resulting in necrosis, blindness
Femtosecond Laser Safer for Post-Vitrectomy Cataract Surgery
But procedure results in similar visual outcomes to conventional phacoemulsification
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Hot Tea Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Glaucoma
Those who drink caffeinated hot tea daily have 74 percent decreased odds of having glaucoma
